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Assertion(A): Activity of an enzyme is p...

Assertion(A): Activity of an enzyme is `pH` dependent.
Reason(R): Change in `pH` affects the solution of the enzyme in water.

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is the correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of the assertion.

C

If assertion is true but reason is false.

D

If the assertion and reason both are false.

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The correct Answer is:
B
The assertion that activity of an enzyme is pH dependent is correct. The reason that change in pH affects the solubility of enzyme in water is also true but the reason is not the correct explanation of assertion. Change in pH cause denaturation of enzyme.
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